Nothing is going well at Manchester City at the moment.
The Premier League champions are struggling on and off the pitch. While his form on the pitch is a major concern for Pep Guardiola and the club’s owners, his struggles off the pitch are well documented.
The Sky Blues face financial charges and a verdict on their conviction could be announced soon.
Their current slump may force the Premier League giants to make signings in the January transfer window, but the uncertainty over the verdict on their charges could make it a little harder for them to sign new players.
Man City are missing a number of players through injury, including Rodri, Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake. They are expected to make signings in these positions in January, but it remains to be seen whether they will have an easy time in the winter transfer market or not.
Guardiola was asked if the current case against Man City will make it difficult for the club to sign players, to which he reportedly responded. GOAL:
“I don’t know.
“It’s going to happen in the winter. I don’t know what’s going to happen. I know people are expecting it, but I don’t know. In February, March, (maybe) it will be the verdict.”
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Man City face 115 charges, including 80 alleged breaches related to financial misrepresentation and 35 for failing to co-operate with investigations.
These allegations cover the period from 2009 to 2018 and accuse the club of providing inaccurate financial disclosures, particularly regarding sponsorship income and player salaries.
The charges have raised serious questions about the club’s financial practices during that time, which could carry significant consequences if proven.
One positive for Man City at the moment is that Guardiola has extended his contract at the club and whatever punishment they face, he will lead them and do everything possible to get them out of their current slump.
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